Major traffic changes coming to 19th Street project this week

LUBBOCK - Major traffic changes are planned for the 19th Street project this week. Starting on Thursday, Dec. 19, crews will switch traffic, between I-27 and Avenue Q, onto the westbound lanes and begin work to install drainage, make road repairs and place a new road surface along the eastbound lanes.

Drivers should expect slow moving traffic and delays during the operation as crews remove concrete barrier along the project limits.

The work is part of a $25.69 million project making improvements to more than three miles of US 62/SH 114 in the city of Lubbock, from Memphis Avenue to I-27. Improvements include rebuilding a portion of the road, placing a new road surface and making updates to the drainage system, sidewalks, traffic signals and lighting.